Baby Steps

Instead of taking on the world this resolution season, why not set a few simple goals that can be achieved over time?

Want to redo your entire home? Start small with a closet one weekend, then tackle the kitchen cabinets, the playroom and so on. Steady progress toward a larger goal will help you achieve more throughout the year.

Want to shed those holiday cookie pounds? Start with a bit more exercise in week one, integrate more vegetables into your diet and forgo the elevator for the steps. Increasing your activity and gradually changing your diet will go a long way.

No matter what your goal for 2006 is, you are more assured of getting there by taking a baby step at a time. It is the best way to make resolutions last all year long.